Qatar has underlined that the continuation of the blockade and unilateral measures against it have grave consequences on the regional and international peace and security and exacerbate the current instability in the region and reflect negatively on the international campaign against terrorism. This came in a statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Ambassador Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani at the United Nations Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Ambassador Sheikha Alia said that instead of responding to the efforts made by brotherly and friendly countries to reach a solution that satisfies all parties through dialogue based on the Charter of the United Nations and international law and the basis of friendly relations between countries, the recent period witnessed an escalation represented by air violations in a series of provocations against Qatar, in violation of the provisions of the UN Charter and international law.
In line with Qatar’s commitments under international law as a member of the UN, we have followed the procedures required by the Charter to inform the UN Secretariat General, and the Security Council in accordance with Article 35 of the Charter, HE Sheikha Alia added. She noted that at the same time, while reaffirming its commitment to the adoption of a dialogue to settle disputes and respect good-neighbourly relations, Qatar firmly rejects any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and reserves the legitimate right guaranteed by international law and the UN Charter to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security. “The State of Qatar also reiterates its commitment to the mediation of HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, and its appreciation to the countries that supported this mediation in order to resolve this crisis,” Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN said. The Ambassador said that Qatar will continue its active and positive contribution in supporting efforts aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East and upholding the objectives of the Security Council in the maintaining the international peace and security.
She noted that the Middle East placed grave and complex threats to international peace and security on the Security Council table, including the decades-old threats, including the emerging ones. “All these challenges need to intensify cooperation between the countries of the region and the international community in general to resolve crises, by eradicating their causes and addressing their obstacles in a sustainable manner,” she remarked.